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The first things I noticed walking into Cantina’s were the low lighting and high ceilings which offered a welcoming atmosphere.

When I parked myself at the clean open bar, a friendly gentleman named Nick took my order and poured me a Breckenridge Agave Wheat beer, which was unique. A very easy wheat with the distinctly tart flavors of agave and slightly more subtle lemon. A good choice for a warm day.

After wetting my beak I took a glance at the menu.

Often times sitting down at a Mexican restaurant I’m reminded of an old Bill Hicks joke, that Mexican places shouldn’t even have menus, the waiter should just ask “how would you like your beans and flour arranged?”

This appetizer selection is a play on the “jalapeno popper”, with the queso on the inside surrounded by a bold and zesty jalapeno sauce.

It’s hard to mess up fried cheese, I’ll just say it was delicious and you probably up your chances of a small heart attack if you eat this alone like I did.

For the entree I wanted to compare their burrito to the “baby’s arm” sized one I recently had at Chipotle. I was not disappointed.

You’ll also notice the bottle of Tecate on top. A light Mexican beer, poured into a glass with lime juice and hot sauce, rimmed with red pepper and salt. It’s interesting and refreshing, the only specialty beer featured on Cantina’s menu. I would recommend the Agave Wheat with your meal, and then if you’re feeling froggy after, give it a try.

NOTE: I have not been challenged by a hot sauce in Saratoga County, so if you recommend me a place below and that hot sauce actually makes me sweat, you’ll receive a $50 gift certificate to any restaurant of your choosing in Saratoga County. The FIRST person will receive the prize, all others will receive a big thumbs up :)

As an objective reporter who’s drank pretty much everywhere in Saratoga Springs, I have to put all personal ties aside for a moment and tell you the truth, hands down. Just the facts.

Next time you’re out for a few cocktails and you want to see the best the town has to offer, you might want to stop by the Paddock Lounge on Fridays and Saturdays between 5-11 p.m. and check this guy out.

Dennis Oakley has 15 years bartending experience under his belt including a couple tours in Las Vegas, America’s flare capital. If you want to see some of Saratoga’s finest nightlife acrobatics this is where it is. And please folks, don’t forget your cameras.

Not too many bartenders jump on the bar and pour you six shots at one time. And that’s all I have to say about that.

If you know another bar in Saratoga County where I can find this kind of killer flare don’t hesitate to comment below, I’m ready for more! :)

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This beautiful basket of wings only cost $1.00 on Tuesday nights. That fine bottle of Crystal Geyser, however, costs $3.50. This is to prevent the vagabonds and ne’er-do-wells from coming in with 50 cents, ordering tap water and stinking up the place. It also keeps out the scallywags.

I mean, if you’re short on funds and really need to get your wing fix you could probably go there with $5.00, have a soda, fill yourself on wings and leave a reasonable tip.

You find me a better wing deal in Saratoga, I buy you 100 of them. No lie.

Because it would cost me less than $5.00.

Okay, you find me a better wing deal in Saratoga County, I buy you 200 (all at one time though.)

Now that he’s done body guarding, Kevin Costner has tons of free time to work on his songs and tour the country with Modern West, a band whose musical style is kind of old western, but more contemporary. I’m guessing that’s where they got the name.

They were legit. There were upbeat songs and laid back songs, all very well-written. Before every song Costner would really engage with the audience and give a little spiel on whatever the next song was about. All in all, he just seemed like a pretty cool dude.

And the music is a lot of fun. The fiddler was awesome, but I’m not sure who he was because they have three or four interchangeable fiddlers they take on tour. And Costner murders the guitar like Elvis, and wails on the vocals like he could breathe through gills behind his ears. Wouldn’t the gills go on the neck? Doesn’t matter I guess.

Two thumbs up for Kevin Costner and Modern West.

I still haven’t forgiven you for Water World though.

And two thumbs up for Northern Lights, the best venue in Saratoga County if you want to enjoy a good show and a good drink selection at a reasonable price.